Hello Baseball Clash fans!
In this patch, we're adjusting repulsive force and ground ball balance across all pitch types while fine-tuning some overly powerful pitches.
With these changes, we aim to encourage a more diverse selection of pitches and pitchers in gameplay.
Additionally, skill balances for nine infield and outfield players are scheduled for adjustment.
Let's dive into the details!
Patch Highlight
In-game Balance Changes
1. Repulsive Force* adjustments by Pitch Type
Faster pitches will now have higher repulsive force, while slower pitches or those with greater movement will have lower repulsive force.
Additionally, we are adjusting the repulsive force for certain pitches that were previously too high or too low.
*Repulsive force affects how far the ball travels when hit - the higher the repulsive force, the greater the distance.
- Pitches with Reduced Repulsive Force
- Pitches with Increased Repulsive Force
- Pitches with No Change in Repulsive Force
2. Ground Ball Induction Balance by Pitch Type
Pitches with larger drops or greater movement will now be adjusted to induce more ground balls.
Additionally, we are fine-tuning the balance of certain pitches that previously had ground ball rates that were too high or too low.
- Pitches with Slightly Increased Ground Ball Rate
- Pitches with Slightly Decreased Ground Ball Rate
- Pitches with No Change in Ground Ball Rate
The development team expects that these pitch balance changes will create a more strategic gameplay experience. Fastballs will take on a high-risk, high-reward role while breaking balls will be more effective in inducing ground balls for tactical play.
3. Adjustments of Pitch Movement and Speed
To improve balance, the movement and speed of certain pitches with very low hit rates have been adjusted.
- Circle Changeup: the break point has been slightly reduced.
- Splitter: the acceleration point where it breaks has been slightly reduced.
- Shotaro Sweeper: movement and speed have been slightly reduced.
Character Balance Changes
Hammer's Skill Change
Before
After
The stat increase for the first three pitches has been reduced.
However, if you hold out and reach a full count, the stat increase effect will be greater than before.
Tom's Skill Change
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After
Our strong power hitter, Tom!
Due to his previous slowness, he hasn't been used much. With this update, Tom's movement speed penalty has been significantly reduced.
Now, it's time for Tom to rise as the main 1st baseman!
Mark's Skill Adjustment
Before
After
Mark is known for his powerful hitting and two great effects: increased movement speed and throw speed in the outfield.
In this update, Mark's movement and throw speed increase effects have been reduced by 3% each.
With this adjustment, we hope other outfielders will have a better chance to compete with Mark for the starting position.
Santiago's Stat Adjustment
The master of hitting with the best eyes, Santiago!
Santiago has a good skill for determining precise hitting timing, but his hitting stats were a bit lacking.
With this adjustment, Santiago's hitting ability is enhanced, aiming for him to become a true hitting machine!
Wilson's Skill Adjustment
Even after the previous skill adjustment, Wilson still boasts very high usage and long-hit rates. However, the development team feels a further adjustment is needed - reducing the distance increase effect of his skill by 3%.
Now, Wilson should face more competition in the fight for the main infielder position!
Jackson's Skill Adjustment
The man with a strong instinct, Jackson, will now be able to probabilistically predict the pitch type with his excellent skill. However, his usage rate remains low in higher leagues.
By focusing on training to enhance his remarkable intuition, Jackson's intuition activation rate has increased by 5%!
Harper's Skill Adjustment
The master of opposite-field hits, Harper!
Although she can only be acquired through events, her usage has been deemed too low. To improve this, her skill effect has been slightly enhanced, with a 5% increase in distance for successful opposite-field hits!
If you have Harper, now is the perfect time to try using her as a regular!
Morgan's Skill Adjustment
Morgan has been a beloved player since joining Baseball Clash leagues but seems to be overshadowed in higher leagues. This marks Morgan's first skill enhancement!
Given how difficult it was to trigger her skill effect only during extra innings, her skill effect has now been greatly enhanced. Her power stat increase per extra inning has risen from 10% to 15%.
Joe's Skill Adjustment
Joe has had low usage across all leagues.
With this patch, Joe's skill effect has been enhanced, making him the fastest player to react and run in the outfield.
Is outfield defense crucial to you? Give Joe a try right away!
That's all for this balance patch.
The development team continuously monitors your feedback to ensure a fair and enjoyable gaming experience and works to improve problems.
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Now, it’s time to play ball!
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